Shane Holland has worked in the restaurant industry for 20 years. He started by washing dishes then he worked his way up to serving and bartending in bars and restaurants in the greater Seattle area. He gained a lot of experience working in fast paced environments. Shane met his wife, Jennifer, who was born and raised in Olympia. Jennifer has worked in local state government for over 15 years. Together, they have two daughters, Zoey & Blake and a pug named Vinny! The Holland’s reside in Olympia and are excited to give back to the community Jennifer grew up in. Our goal is to create an atmosphere at Ricardo’s Kitchen & Bar for everyone. Whether you’re getting all dressed up to celebrate a milestone or just want to have a quick bite and a cold beer after work, this is the place to be! Shane’s entrepreneurial work ethic and Jennifer’s passion for hospitality is only the beginning for Ricardo’s Kitchen and Bar, welcome to the family.
Chef Mikael Besnier-Bautista was raised by his Grandmother in France and grew up around food. A spread of food was the norm and it would be appreciated with every slow bite! His father was also a big influence by always making sauces for them. His aunt and uncle owned a restaurant and Chef knew he wanted to create food and incorporate his passion for traveling.
At the young age of 15 he began an apprenticeship! From there he went on to working in multiple upscale restaurants in different countries such as Ireland and Spain. He learned a lot about being a banquet Chef at the beautiful Castell de Ciutat in Spain. From there he worked in a Michelin star restaurant, Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley.
He met his now husband, Francisco, and went back to France where he worked at a little restaurant managing a team. Mika and Cisco decided to come back to California and then ultimately, moved up to Washington!
Mika’s signature dish is farm raised Pigeon breast with snap peas, bacon, peanuts, and mint; beautifully plated with potatoes. Three ingredients Mika cannot live without is salted butter, pork, and carrots. Mika’s specialty is to never waste any food and enjoy food by the seasons. He loves to surprise his guests with look and flavor.
